East Yorkshire is guaranteed a prominent presence at this year’s International Road Races, following the recent confirmation that Lee Johnston will lead the newly formed Ashcourt Racing teams challenge.
Alongside competing on S1000RR BMW’s at TT 2019, the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix, six times International road race winner Johnston will also pilot in the Supersport encounters at the International events Yamaha’s proven, hugely successful YZF-R6 steed.
Pat Nolan and his eldest daughter Kay Sutton celebrated their birthday’s together at the Beverley Arms Hotel.
Pat marked reaching the ripe old age of 90 while his daughter was celebrating her 60th. The pair were joined by friends and family who enjoyed a meal and drinks.
Beverley Town Reserves kept their title hopes alive with a convincing 3-1 win over Bridlington Town Reserves at Norwood.
Gaffer Ed Grady described his side’s performance as pleasing while also adding that his side is in a good position to clinch the title.
Two high profile local councillors have made the switch from Labour to the Liberal Democrats. Cllr Peter Astell and Cllr Tom Astell made the switch bringing with them a wealth of experience.
Their move has certainly been welcomed by Cllr Denis Healy. He also confirmed the pair would be contesting the Minster Woodmansey seats in the upcoming local elections.
MP Graham Stuart says he is determined to do all he can to help improve the local transport infrastructure.
His comments come following a meeting with Hull Trains Managing Director Louise Cheeseman. At that meeting, the MP discusses the recent issues Hull Trains has faced.
Four Beverley High School students have reached the national final of the GCHQ’s CyberFirst Girls to be held in Edinburgh.
CyberFirst is a programme of opportunities and supports helping young people explore their passion for computers and technology. Also, it helps young women to the fascinating and critical world of cyber security.
Buyers rushed to reserve properties as the launch of Beal Homes’ latest development, St John’s Fold. It saw most of the first release of houses sold in the opening weekend.
As a result of the launch, nine out of the first 13 homes made available at St John’s Fold in Beverley were snapped up by house-hunters.
Humber Street Gallery, a contemporary art gallery has today announced its next programme of exhibitions for spring 2019.
Artists will exhibit their new ambitious work which has been commissioned by Absolutely Cultured. Work will be on display in at the popular Fruit Market gallery.
News that Hull City Council is to take action in relation to empty buildings in Hull has been welcomed by a local property developer.
David Shepherd, Director of Iguana Developments has invested £42M regenerating parts of Hull. He feels the council’s announcement will help bring properties in the city back to life.
Tesco grants have been handed out to two more local projects as a result of their Bag of Help Incentive.
Cherry Burton Primary School and Skidby Village Hall & Institute are the latest groups awarded cash from the scheme.
East Riding Youth Dance returns later this month to Beverley with the group looking for new people to sign up.
Youth dance groups are taking place for 12 weeks in six areas of the East Riding including Beverley. These will take place at the Memorial Hall on Tuesdays from 26 February.
The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced.
The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James Reckitt Library Trust, meaning the festival will return for at least the next two years.
Hull-based property firm, Iguana Developments has joined a scheme which enables students to undertake an innovative Degree Apprenticeship, to earn while they study for a University degree.
The dilemma of choosing between a degree or an apprenticeship is resolved with the opportunity for students to earn a salary and study for a degree with University fees funded by the Government Scheme. This aims to achieve a target set in 2015 to create 3 million new apprentices by 2020.
Boutique holiday park, Willow Pastures Country Park near Skirlaugh, announces today it is working with Cottingham based manufactures, Swift Group, to launch two brand new top of the range lodges.
The partnership will see the luxury holiday park expand its range of holiday lodges to include two luxury holiday lodges that will be exclusive to Willow Pastures Country Park.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 432 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.
Dancehall legend, Grammy Award winner and much-loved international hitmaker Sean Paul has announced a series of UK dates for May and June.
Commencing in Hull at Bonus Arena on 26 May, he will take his must-see, electric live offering to Newcastle (May 29th), Nottingham (June 1st), Glasgow (June 2nd) and Brighton (June 4th), before culminating in a show at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on June 5th. Tickets are on sale now on Ticketmaster.co.uk.
Beverley Grammar School students have scored a major success with the school’s annual Mock Job Interview Day. All Year 11 students prepare for and attend a mock job interview with a local employer.
In order to make the interview process as realistic as possible, the students submitted their CV before the interview. Interviewers were also given a copy of the students’ most recent school report.
Next month, Hull will welcome the international performing arts community to the city, as Absolutely Cultured, IETM and partners Arts Council England and the British Council host IETM Hull 2019.
The exciting programme of talks, discussions, workshops and performances will explore the subject of inclusion, showcasing the diverse practice of local, regional and national artists and celebrating international collaboration and cooperation.